Treatment of choice for women entering perimenopause
Most doctors generally agree that the average woman entering perimenopause can relieve many symptoms by taking low dose birth control pills. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved low-dose oral contraceptives as a treatment for perimenopause in women under the age of 55.
Low-dose birth control pills are particularly helpful in regulating irregular periods, reducing heavy bleeding and controlling severe outbreaks of adult acne. Because they help regulate estrogen release, they can also provide relief for hot flashes, vaginal dryness and insomnia.
